Transparency Verdict
Audi Palo Alto (swickard Auto Group) earns a C.
Negotiate. Hard.
Average transparency — expect pushback on fees and add-ons. Shoppers who hold the line here consistently save money.
Limited confidence — based on 1 verified out-the-door quote · Palo Alto, CA
Collected Apr 13, 2026 – Apr 13, 2026 · Updated Apr 21, 2026
Early read. The grade may shift as we log more deals here.
The full story
Why Audi Palo Alto (swickard Auto Group) earned this grade
Between April 2026 and April 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 1 verified deals with this dealership. We pulled the doc fee, the add-ons, and the gap between advertised and out-the-door price from each one. Then we graded them the way a friend in the business would: on the things that actually cost you money.
✓ What they do well
2 thingsDoc fee is in line with the market
At $85, their doc fee sits at or just under the CA average. Not exceptional, but nothing to fight over.
The price you see is the price you get
Their quoted selling price almost exactly matches the advertised listing price. No mystery markup, no surprise "market adjustment."
Verified OTD quotes from Audi Palo Alto (swickard Auto Group)
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Recent Quotes
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1 verified quote
Most Common Add-ons
At a Glance
Tips for Audi Palo Alto (swickard Auto Group)
- This dealer often adds $1,798 in dealer add-ons. Request a quote WITHOUT any add-ons upfront. These are almost always removable.
- Doc fee ($85) is at or below national average. One less thing to negotiate.
- Dealer markup is about 2% below listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps fees very low.
- Limited data (1 quotes). Score may change as we collect more information.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Audi Palo Alto (swickard Auto Group)'s doc fee?
Audi Palo Alto (swickard Auto Group) charges a typical documentation fee of $85. The CA average is $499. This is based on 1 verified OTD quotes in our database.
Does Audi Palo Alto (swickard Auto Group) add mandatory add-ons?
Audi Palo Alto (swickard Auto Group) adds an average of $1,798 in dealer add-ons when present. Ask for an itemized breakdown and negotiate to remove non-essential items like paint protection, nitrogen tire fill, or VIN etching.
Is Audi Palo Alto (swickard Auto Group) a good dealer?
Audi Palo Alto (swickard Auto Group) has a transparency score of 76/100, earning a Grade C. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 1 verified OTD quotes. This is an average score. Compare with nearby dealers before making a decision.
How we know this
Every number on this page came from a real deal.
Most dealer review sites scrape star ratings and count angry posts. We do the opposite. CarEdge shops for cars alongside thousands of real buyers every week — and when we negotiate on their behalf, we capture the full out-the-door breakdown the dealer sends back.
For Audi Palo Alto (swickard Auto Group) in Palo Alto, CA, that has meant 1 verified OTD quotes logged into our database. Each one is a PDF, an email, or a screenshot showing the actual doc fee, the actual add-ons, and the actual final price — not a salesperson's promise.
Fee Transparency
30%Is the doc fee reasonable, or is it just profit? We compare it against the state average — and the legal cap, where one exists.
Add-on Behavior
30%How often does the dealer try to stick on paint protection, theft deterrent, or nitrogen tires? And when they do, how much do they cost you?
Price Accuracy
30%Does the advertised listing price match what you'd actually sign for? We flag dealers whose out-the-door diverges from the listing.
Data Quality
10%More data = more trustworthy grade. Dealers with lots of recent, complete quotes score higher for consistency.
The four numbers behind the grade
Weighted ScoreThe raw component scores — the math that led to C.
Doc Fee Comparison
Pulled 1 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.
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